About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Dashiell, you will join a project team to perform engineering and design duties. You will work under the direct supervision of senior engineers to apply engineering principles to real-world projects. This role involves a mix of office-based design work and hands-on site visits to gain practical knowledge of substation construction.
What you'll do#
- Create design documents, drawings, wiring diagrams from schematics, and bills of materials.
- Apply field mark-ups to project as-built drawings.
- Perform engineering support tasks including relay burden, lighting, simplified load flow, and short circuit calculations.
- Complete engineering tasks such as ground grid design, relay coordination, and transformer sizing.
- Learn and apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Use the document management system and follow corporate standard engineering practices.
- Spend time at job sites for training and hands-on experience.
- Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work.
- Identify potential project issues and suggest solutions to your supervisor.
- Travel out of town for short periods as required by project needs.
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering at an accredited university.
- A focus on power systems is preferred.
- Prior internship or work experience in the power field is preferred.
- Knowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals and three-phase power systems.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capacity to work well in a team.
- Proficiency with common word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and travel occasionally.
Location & details#
- Location: Ruston, Louisiana.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- This position is paid.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Dashiell Corporation
Dashiell Corporation provides technical services for the electric utility, power generation, and renewable energy sectors. The company manages projects involving system planning, design, engineering, and construction. It specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. Based in Houston, Texas, the firm operates as a subsidiary of Quanta Services. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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